Assistant Manager, Commodity

IntelliPro; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain company is seeking an Assistant Commodity Manager in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. In this role, you will develop sourcing strategies for precision parts, collaborate with engineering teams, and manage supplier performance. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and has experience in sourcing or supply chain. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing or supply chain, ideally with exposure to machining, casting, or forging commodities.
• Technical understanding of mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for precision and valve parts.
• Ensure cost, quality, and delivery performance with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and supplier landscapes.
• Contribute to commodity strategies and evaluat
• Lead contract negotiations and drive supplier performance through KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Supply chain tools

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated Assistant Commodity Manager to join our Global Supply Chain team. In this role, you’ll be driving sourcing strategies and supplier performance for precision parts and valve components — covering stamping, die casting, valve machining, instrument machining precision parts, forging, and valve casting.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for precision and valve parts in alignment with business goals.
• Partner with engineering, supplier quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Keep a close eye on market trends and supplier landscapes to anticipate risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to commodity strategies including supplier evaluation, selection, and risk management.
• Lead contract negotiations and e-sourcing events to capture savings and value.
• Drive supplier performance through KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage qualification of new suppliers and support smooth integration into production.
• Lead cross-functional projects, holding stakeholders accountable for execution.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in sourcing or supply chain, ideally with exposure to machining, casting, or forging commodities.
• Technical understanding of mechanical drawings
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and supply chain tools.